She is the former lead singer of the Finnish band Nightwish which she founded along with Emppu Vuorinen and Tuomas Holopainen in 1996. After being expelled from the band in October 2005, Tarja Turunen is now devoting her time to her solo career under the stage name of Tarja.
During the spring of 2005, she prepared a collaboration with Germany's Martin Kesici, the duet Leaving You for Me, also accompanied by a video. On November 8th 2006, Tarja's first solo album, Henkäys Ikuisuudesta was released as a Christmas album.
Tarja's second solo album, My Winter Storm, was released in November 2007 and achieved gold status in Finland on the day of release. The album took the number 1 spot in the Finnish charts. Tarja also sings on track In The Picture, composed by Rage guitarist Victor Smolski, on Nuclear Blast Allstars' album 'Into The Light', 2007. In 2009, Tarja released a duet with Doro Pesch, the former vocalist for heavy metal band Warlock.
Tarja's third solo album, What Lies Beneath was released in Finland on September 1, 2010. The album sold around 1,300 copies in the United States in its first week of release, landing it position 24 on the Top New Artist Albums chart. This is the first album on which Tarja is credited for composition on every original track.
Official site: www.tarjaturunen.com
Crimson Deep
Tarja Lyrics
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Numb I feel,
So unreal.
Blood on my lips I taste the heavy lead.
What can I find behind the mirror,
I'll never know.
Who s the reflection within?
Another world?
I've heard the voices of Elysium.
The scent of a sudden wish,
Never there, everywhere.
Read me the space in-between.
Sharp is the edge of all discovery,
Now I see.
A scar without suffering, impossible.
I'll wait until my last day
With no shame.
Who's to blame?
Shaping the signs left for me.
Come to me
I cried
I need you.
I am seeking
The gates unfold inside
My lost soul
In the dark.
Far beneath my breath
I'm burning
At my core.
Show me how
Let me see beyond
I will find
My crimson deep
The song "Crimson Deep" by Tarja is a hauntingly beautiful piece about the search for identity and the unknown world that lies within us. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels numb and sees their pulse at times. They taste blood on their lips and wonder what lies behind the mirror. The person is unsure of their own reflection and cannot find answers to the questions they ask themselves.
The imagery of the song is quite vivid, and it hints at a world beyond. The reference to Elysium, the afterlife paradise of ancient Greeks, suggests that the singer has a connection to a spiritual realm. The lyrics suggest that the person's search for their true identity is a voyage of discovery. However, it is a journey that can be painful, as suggested by the image of scars without suffering.
The chorus expresses a desperate need for answers, and the lines "Come to me, I cried, I need you" speaks of an intense longing for a guide or a mentor. The song ends on a hopeful note with the singer expressing confidence that they will ultimately find answers, even if it requires delving into the crimson deep. This is a deeply introspective and honest song that captures the angst and yearning that lies within us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I see the pulse
I occasionally feel the beat of my own heart
Numb I feel,
I am feeling emotionless
So unreal.
It all seems too surreal
Blood on my lips I taste the heavy lead.
I am in a dangerous situation and can taste blood
What can I find behind the mirror,
I wonder what lies beyond the mirror
I'll never know.
But I know I'll never find out
Who's the reflection within?
I don't recognize myself in the mirror
Should I frame for you the other world?
Do you want me to describe the world beyond ours?
Another world?
A world other than ours or beyond ours?
I've heard the voices of Elysium.
I've heard the soothing voices of paradise
The scent of a sudden wish,
The aroma of an unfulfilled desire
Never there, everywhere.
It feels like it's not meant to be, but always present
Read me the space in-between.
Help me understand the gap between what is and what could be
Sharp is the edge of all discovery,
The thrill of discovering something new can be dangerous
Now I see.
I can finally see and understand
A scar without suffering, impossible.
A mark without pain is not possible
I'll wait until my last day
I will endure until the very end
With no shame.
Without any regrets or embarrassment
Who's to blame?
Who is responsible for this situation?
Shaping the signs left for me.
I must interpret the symbols and clues left for me
Come to me
I am calling out to someone for help
I cried
I am emotional and in pain
I need you.
I require assistance
I am seeking
I am on a quest
The gates unfold inside
Something is opening up within me
My lost soul
I feel like I have lost a part of myself
In the dark.
This is happening in obscurity
Far beneath my breath
I am hiding my true feelings deep down
I'm burning
I am passionate about something
At my core.
This is at the very center of my being
Show me how
I need someone to show me the way
Let me see beyond
Help me comprehend what lies ahead
I will find
I am determined to discover
My crimson deep
What I am seeking is buried deep within me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGELA HELDMANN, BART K HENDRICKSON, TARJA SOILE SUSANNA TURUNEN
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Marshallsatten
I love this song. Her voice is beautiful, especially at the end.
Eugene Kyte
Охренеть, насколько прекрасно!
Mihai Ungureanu
One of my favorites...
MetalStardust
My favorite Tarja song by far ❤❤
Anarie
@Big Bill O'Reilly being up to date with her releases this one is still one of my favourites together with Deliverance. I love the atmosphere od this song. It has captured me from the very beginning and keeps me in its charm to this day ;)
Иван Дрозд
Божественная ТАРИЯ ти чарующе прекрасна!
Beth Cassidy
Very beautiful song ... <3 ..**************...
Sébastien Gevaert
so beautiful
Ramon Trif
I think of Heaven dancing with Hell when I listen to this song.
Pablo Morrison
FANTASTIC